California Litigation and Appellate Practice MCLE Courses

United States v. Tweel is the most famous example of a motion to suppress in a tax case. In Tweel, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that it constitutes trickery, fraud, and deceit for the IRS to conduct a criminal investigation under the guise of a civil examination. Join me as I deconstruct this holding and discuss the nuances of this sweeping case.

This program will give family law practitioners the tools they need to confront mental health or substance abuse issues in a case whether the affected individual is their client or not.

This program will provide a comprehensive overview into the legal framework of sexual harassment litigation and provide an number of helpful examples and resources that will help any attorney litigating one of these cases achieve an optimal outcome.

Explore the intersection of psychology and law in witness preparation. Learn techniques to enhance credibility, manage stress, and improve communication for successful courtroom outcomes.

This CLE course explores the nuances of whistleblower rights and remedies provided by the False Claims Act.

This seminar will utilize litigation examples to discuss various Rules of Professional Conduct, including but not limited to Rule 1.1 (competence), Rule 1.3 (diligence), Rule 1.2 (attorney/client relationship), Rule 1.4 (communication), Rule 8.3 (regulation), Rule 8.4 (misconduct), and so much more!

This program will help attorneys prepare for the inevitable crises in their practice, guiding them through the steps they should take before, during and after, and giving them valuable communication tips for dealing with colleagues, clients, and the media.

The program covers the innerworkings of how to handle a sex abuse case.

This program presents the nuts and bolts of a medical malpractice case.

This course will explore the seminal case of United States v. Kovel and examine its impacts and the relevant privileges that exist today.

In part 2 of this course, attorneys will learn how to present a compelling story to the jury by employing tactics used in the theatre.

This presentation will cover preparation for cross-examination, the three steps for impeachment, impeachment by omission, how to expose the lying witnesses, and more.

This program will teach lawyers how to interact with the media and benefit from free marketing without violating their ethical duties.

This seminar will utilize litigation examples to discuss various Rules of Professional Conduct, including but not limited to Rule 1.1 (competence), Rule 1.3 (diligence), Rule 1.2 (attorney/client relationship), Rule 1.4 (communication), Rule 8.3 (regulation), Rule 8.4 (misconduct), and so much more!

This program will cover the basics of how to request public records, draft and respond to interrogatories, draft requests for production and admissions, and handle e-discovery.

This program will cover domestic abuse and its consequences which can affect a criminal case or sentence mitigation hearings.

This presentation will delve into the rules of US Tax Court.

This presentation will cover the preparation for cross-examination, focusing on impeachment by omission.